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A child has died and three different folks, together with a younger baby, had been hospitalized after a weekend home fireplace in Scarborough.
Emergency crews had been known as to the scene close to Finch Avenue and Brimley Street simply earlier than 11:15 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Toronto police say a 38-year-old man was discovered with self-inflicted accidents and is in hospital below police custody. He’s in essential situation.
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An eight-month-old child, a 4 12 months outdated and a lady in her 70s had been additionally rescued from the burning residence.
All 4 had been rushed to hospital, however police confirmed Saturday afternoon that the eight-month-old had since died.
“Unfortunately, I am sad to tell you this, that the eight-month-old has been pronounced. Even with the heroic efforts of Toronto paramedic services, fire services, and the doctors and nurses at the hospital,” Toronto Police Obligation Insp. Saleem Husain stated.
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The four-year-old boy is recovering from smoke inhalation. The lady in her 70s can be recovering, police say.
Toronto police have additionally confirmed all 4 victims are members of the identical household.
The reason for the fireplace is below investigation. The Toronto police murder unit, forensic identification providers, in addition to the Ontario Hearth Marshal and Toronto Hearth Companies are concerned.
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